Wisconsin-based sculptor Bruce Niemi shares advice on how to make a living as artist, describing his own experience promoting his art, securing commissions, reaching customers, and keeping the rights to his work.

Sculptor Bruce Niemi explains how to find opportunities for public art commissions and what’s involved for artists that become candidates for these kinds of projects.

Sculptor Bruce Niemi discusses various ethical concerns that all artists face, from paying taxes to compensating galleries for referrals.

Sculptor Bruce Niemi offers advice on creating an artist resumé and explains how properly demonstrating your credibility helps justify costs to the customer.

Sculptor Bruce Niemi warns artists against giving up their copyright to organizations and collectors that commission their work, and offers some examples from his own experience to make his point.

Sculptor Bruce Niemi explains the importance of building a customer mailing list (that is, a fan base for your art), and sending press releases to publicize upcoming shows. He also discusses the long term investment required to make advertising profitable, as well as the ways in which tear sheets can be used for further self-promotion.

Sculptor Bruce Niemi offers artists advice on how to build a community of artists.

Sculptor Bruce Niemi discusses the National Association of Independent Artists and their role in organizing street show art displays in ways that serve both the artists and their customers.